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This is really more what I was expecting to find. I'm used to progressive marathon training schedules and the BHF schedules fit right in there.The British Heart Foundation have some training schedules (Beginners', Intermediate and Advanced) on their website: https://www.bhf.org.uk/get-involved...king-training-zone/walking-training-schedules
These are aimed at people doing the Hadrian's Wall Walk and similar endeavours, so they should work well enough for the Camino.
So, I did the same as @BrienC and researched training recommendations. Set out a schedule for myself and proudly set out January 4 on my first walk (I leave here April 11). Took the dogs for company, when one of them suddenly crossed in front of me to chase a dog. Fell hard on both knees and hands on asphalt. I was still a mile from home, including a very steep hill to go up. I could barely walk. But as I hobbled, I just kept saying to myself: "The Camino is about overcoming adversity and testing your limits. I can do this. I can do this." And I did. It was my first Camino test, and I passed.
Knees are still swollen, still not walking comfortably, can't do steps yet, but I'll get there. So, I guess the best training program is the one you can actually complete......
Good luck and Ultreya!
I fell exactly the same way in November. I also continued walking, thinking I could walk it off. After a week, I got an x-ray and it turns out I broke my kneecap. After five weeks of immobilization, doc said I could remove the leg brace and begin rehab. Walked my first 7.5 km today! If I were you, I'd get an x-ray...So, I did the same as @BrienC and researched training recommendations. Set out a schedule for myself and proudly set out January 4 on my first walk (I leave here April 11). Took the dogs for company, when one of them suddenly crossed in front of me to chase a dog. Fell hard on both knees and hands on asphalt. I was still a mile from home, including a very steep hill to go up. I could barely walk. But as I hobbled, I just kept saying to myself: "The Camino is about overcoming adversity and testing your limits. I can do this. I can do this." And I did. It was my first Camino test, and I passed.
Knees are still swollen, still not walking comfortably, can't do steps yet, but I'll get there. So, I guess the best training program is the one you can actually complete......
Good luck and Ultreya!
All best wishes on your Healing Camino from one also on this variation of the pathI fell exactly the same way in November. I also continued walking, thinking I could walk it off. After a week, I got an x-ray and it turns out I broke my kneecap. After five weeks of immobilization, doc said I could remove the leg brace and begin rehab. Walked my first 7.5 km today! If I were you, I'd get an x-ray...
Hi Brien. Don't sweat it (pun intended). As others have advised, take the first couple of days slowly. I smile when I see similar posts; I did my first Camino (Frances) this past Sept/Oct, in time to reach Santiago for my 80th birthday Nov 2. Take heart.I wish you heartfelt Buen Camino.This is really more what I was expecting to find. I'm used to progressive marathon training schedules and the BHF schedules fit right in there.
Cheers, BrienC
Thanks for the advice. I'll definitely consider that.I fell exactly the same way in November. I also continued walking, thinking I could walk it off. After a week, I got an x-ray and it turns out I broke my kneecap. After five weeks of immobilization, doc said I could remove the leg brace and begin rehab. Walked my first 7.5 km today! If I were you, I'd get an x-ray...
Hi Brien, what I omitted in my last post, was that I did walk our beautiful trails here on Vancouver Island for approx 3 months before I left for Spain, just to get used to 22 km avg walk, but not every day; about 3X a week. I do believe it helped, but I did take advice from others and went slowly the first two days. I know that helped. Buen Camino.Does anyone know of a good Camino training plan on this forum? I mean physical training. Not finding anything.
Thanks in advance, BrienC
Kitsambler really nails the way I see preparation. Today I could suffer through a marathon in about five hours. 10 weeks from now (not that I'm going to), I could run a 3:45 marathon and maybe enjoy it a bit. Condition, condition, condition. Far less blisters, too.Many will argue that no preparation is necessary. But believe me, preparation makes all the difference between a suffering pilgrimage and an enjoyable walk.
Funny you say this C clearly. I'm quite often the butt of jokes about how much I use spreadsheets for everything.life without needing a spreadsheet.
I have been known to create the occasional one too!Funny you say this C clearly. I'm quite often the butt of jokes about how much I use spreadsheets for everything.